Podcasts

We speak with team members from the University of Florida's Construction Management program, who placed first in the Roofing Alliance’s 2024 student competition.

A group of roofers recognized industrywide problems and said: “It’s time to put up or shut up.” Learn how they accomplished big things by turning their dreams into reality.

We look back at a time when the roofing industry rallied together in the face of tragedy and showed the world this country can be united.

Megan Ellsworth is thrilled to visit with Kyle Cahill, assistant project manager for King of Texas Roofing about his role as mentor in the tenth annual Roofing Alliance Student Competition taking place in Las Vegas, February 7, 2024. Previously, Kyle competed as a student in the competition in years past. Megan and Kyle talk about their role as mentors in 2024 and how their experience as competitors led them to careers in the roofing industry.

Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with the new Roofing Alliance President Greg Bloom of Beacon Building Products and Executive Director Alison LaValley about the importance and growth of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) foundation. With a focus on advancing the roofing industry, the Alliance continues their philanthropic work along with partnering with major universities including Clemson and Arizona State while also providing ongoing scholarships for the next generation of roofing professionals.

Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with the 2023 leadership team of The Roofing Alliance Student Competition, KPost Roofing and Waterproofing Project Manager Chris Evans, Competition Chair Allen Lancaster and Roofing Alliance Executive Director Alison LaValley. It is all about the 2023 Roofing Alliance Student Competition and the construction management schools that will be competing at the International Roofing Expo on March 8, 2023. This groundbreaking competition is changing the future outlook of roofing by bringing the best of the best college-level students into the industry. Find out more and be inspired during this fun and informative podcast.

Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Roofing Alliance President Kelly B. Van Winkle, and Executive Director Alison LaValley, to talk about 2022 and the ongoing success of the Roofing Alliance. Kelly and Alison share the successes around their Construction Management programs, Student Competition, Giving Back programs and overall funding initiatives that have helped elevate the roofing industry. Learn what this important foundation has been doing to make the roofing industry grow and prosper.

Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with the new Roofing Alliance president, Kelly Van Winkle of King of Texas and new Roofing Alliance Vice President, Greg Bloom of Beacon Building Products about the importance and growth of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) foundation, The Roofing Alliance. With a focus on continuing to support the roofing industry, the Alliance had implemented amazing programs with the Ronald McDonald House Charities, major universities including Clemson and Arizona State and ongoing scholarships for the industry. Focusing in on the next stages of these Alliance programs, Kelly and Greg share their outlook for the upcoming year and beyond.

Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Dhaval Gajjar of Clemson University, Tony Lamanna of Arizona State University, Bill Good, former NRCA CEO and Alison L. LaValley, Roofing Alliance Executive Director to visit about the growing influence of roofing in construction management schools. With a strong focus on growing the exposure of roofing within construction management schools, the Roofing Alliance has made huge strides in the last 10 years to bring the craft of roofing into construction management studies. With a full roofing curriculum now in circulation at Clemson University and more universities starting to adopt the courses, this team talks about how it all started, where we are now and the plan to bring more universities and students into the roofing fold.

Heidi J. Ellsworth virtually road trips to Texas to visit with Kelly Van Winkle of King of Texas Roofing Company LP. Heidi is delighted to visit with Kelly as she takes the position as the first women Vice President of the Roofing Alliance. Kelly has a distinguished career in roofing and has served on the board and executive team of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). A leader within her family-owned roofing business, Kelly has been committed to furthering the professionalism of the roofing industry working on ProCertification, recruitment and many industry initiatives. Heidi and Kelly will talk about the Roofing Alliance and what it means to give back to the roofing industry every day.

Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Dhaval Gajjar, Assistant Professor at Clemson University about his passion for roofing. With several years, projects and degrees studying roofing, Dhaval is bringing the love of roofing to the students of Clemson and beyond. They also discuss the university-level roofing classes the Roofing Alliance and Dhaval have developed for construction management schools, as well as Clemson coming in first place during the Roofing Alliance Student Competition. At the end of the podcast, you will also get a sneak peek into some new research projects happening in the industry.

Heidi J. Ellsworth interviews Bill Good about his involvement with the Roofing Alliance and his board position on the American Council for Construction Education. He shares the importance of roofing professionals working with the Roofing Alliance and continually looking to attract the next generation to roofing.

Heidi J. Ellsworth interviews Bill Good about his involvement with the Roofing Alliance and his board position on the American Council for Construction Education. He shares the importance of roofing professionals working with the Roofing Alliance and continually looking to attract the next generation to roofing.